Raul Ibanez News

Two weeks ago, as the Phillies opened the World Series, Charlie Manuel discussed a change he had noticed in Pedro Feliz.

If an upcoming MRI exam dictates that Raul Ibanez undergo surgery to repair a torn muscle near his abdomen, it won't be shocking.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez, closer Brad Lidge and reliever Scott Eyre are due to have surgery this upcoming week, the team announced Saturday.

Shane Victorino #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs the bases against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 6, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

The Phillies are actively exploring alternatives to Pedro Feliz at third base before deciding whether to retain him, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

He has been here before. On this stage. In this situation. When the Phillies tapped to start Game 2 at Yankee Stadium last week, they did so knowing that he would likely make another appearance in Game 6, pitching either to give them their second straight World Series title or to stave off the end of the season.

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was examined by a doctor Tuesday and continues to experience soreness with the right index finger that A.J. Burnett plunked in the first inning of Game 5 Monday night.

This is how it's supposed to happen. As such, you play a season without real joy at accomplishment; rather, you plod through, meeting expectations painted with a bottomless checkbook.

Shane Victorino makes the Phillies starting lineup despite a finger injury that caused him to be pulled early from game five.

BREAKING NEWS: November 2, 2009: Before heading back to New York and the new Yankee Stadium, Philadephia's Citizens Bank Park showed off the Pennsylvania stadium's strength by helping the Phillies take game 5 over the Yankees in the World Series.

Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back. Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, backing Cliff Lee once again as Philadelphia staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory Monday night and set up a Game 6 for the first time since 2003.

IN A WORLD SERIES comparison, a Tale of the Tape tradition dating to 1903 has matched the combatants by position.

Joba Chamberlain blew the lead and wound up a winner anyway. Called on in the eighth inning to protect a one-run advantage for the New York Yankees, the right-hander came in throwing hard Sunday night against Philadelphia.

After his solo homer in the seventh, Raul Ibanez is greeted in the dugout by the Phillies, including winning pitcher Cliff Lee .

Times reporters David Waldstein, Ben Shpigel, Tyler Kepner and Jack Curry will provide updates and analysis during Game 5 of the Yankees-Phillies World Series in Philadelphia.

Carlos Ruiz shares a funny moment with Raul Ibanez while the Phillies warm up before game 4 of the series.

Signed to a three-year, $12-million contract in the winter, Damaso Marte was an absolute bust in the regular season.

Cole Hamels was the starting pitcher for the Phillies in Game 3. Times reporters David Waldstein, Tyler Kepner, Ben Shpigel, Jack Curry, William C. Rhoden and Richard Sandomir are providing updates and analysis during Game 3 of the Yankees-Phillies World Series in Philadelphia.

On Halloween night, the Yankees sent Andy Pettitte up against Cole Hamels as the Yankees stepped into Citizens Bank Park for the first time since June 21, 2006.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi benched slumping outfielder Nick Swisher for Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night and again put Jose Molina behind the plate to catch A.J. Burnett.